Cycling lexicon day-brightener

[Danneaux]

Hi All!

I recently ran across an interesting entry at http://www.velominati.com/the-lexicon/ that brightened my day as a cyclist and might do the same for you. Rather than summarize, I will take the liberty of quoting their introduction directly:

We here at the Velominati have our own set of nicknames and terms which have developed over time through our comments and correspondence. Some of these are names of landmarks or terms in cycling; others are nicknames for some of the riders in the pro peleton. While not intended to be offensive or derogatory, the nicknames in the list represent the riders’ personalities or their reputations; usually little more than a play on words, these are intended to be just a bit of fun in the sometimes too-serious world of cycling. *Of course, names such as The Cannibal, The Badger, Mr Roubaix, Der Kaiser and Il Pirata are taken as read, and should be well enough recognised by any Velominatus to warrant their non-inclusion in this list.

Among my favorites are...
- Flemish Tan Lines: http://www.velominati.com/the-lexicon/#Flemish+Tan+Lines <-- Been there, got mine in the rainy Ardennes. On cobbles!
- The Principle of Silence: http://www.velominati.com/the-lexicon/#The+Principle+of+Silence <-- To which I adhere slavishly.
- Belly Breathing: http://www.velominati.com/the-lexicon/#Belly+Breathing <-- As in "No, it wasn't the Christmas biscuits and cakes catching up with me; I'm belly-breathing for greater oxygen uptake". Beats trying to suck my gut in, as that only lasts a few seconds as most. On the other hand, Belly Breathing is virtually effortless and can be sustained indefinitely, thanks to the intake of more biscuits and cakes.
- Tapering: http://www.velominati.com/the-lexicon/#Tapering <-- Yeah, that's it; I'm just tapering. That's why I am pondering the Principle of Silence as I type this, wearing my Yellow Jacket of Authority ( http://www.velominati.com/the-lexicon/#Yellow+Jacket+of+Authority ). When Ive finished tapering, I'll be Communing With Butterflies again ( http://www.velominati.com/the-lexicon/#Communing+with+Butterflies ).

Gentle warning: The language used may occasionally be harsh or offensive, so keep that in mind when visiting the root link above.

Best,

Dan.

[JWestland]

Handlebar Dingleberry LOL and LOL

I cycle Belgian Style then. The XTC has luggs on glorious steel, I got a bit of Cycleway Hero some days, partially tx to people communing with butterflies

[triaesthete]

Steerectile Dysfunction // A large stack of spacers or a steep-angle stem.

The inefficient and aesthetically displeasing setup leading to a Sit Up and Beg riding position. This also applies to any unnecessary stack of spacers piled above the stem.

Did they mean us?

[Danneaux]

Hey! Jawine!

We resemble that remark!

And...proud of it!

If not for spacers, where would I ever put Sherpa's two steerer-mounted bottles, the bottle opener, the charging system, and the Thorn Accessory T-bar with the bell, Click-Stand mount, and HB bag mount?

All the best,

Dan. (who is um, "spaced-out" on his Sherpa...no, waitaminnit, that didn't come out right...)

[Paul S]

Hey! Jawine!

We resemble that remark!

And...proud of it!

If not for spacers, where would I ever put Sherpa's two steerer-mounted bottles, the bottle opener, the charging system, and the Thorn Accessory T-bar with the bell, Click-Stand mount, and HB bag mount?

All the best,

Dan. (who is um, "spaced-out" on his Sherpa...no, waitaminnit, that didn't come out right...)

 

Bring on the day [aka pension lump sum] that I can afford the Spacers.

Paul.

[JWestland]

Steerectile Dysfunction // A large stack of spacers or a steep-angle stem.

The inefficient and aesthetically displeasing setup leading to a Sit Up and Beg riding position. This also applies to any unnecessary stack of spacers piled above the stem.

But in the cases of Thorns it was a design decision (I guess) as they are made for loaded touring on not ideal roads...a choice between a "spaced out" look or ramming the top tube when one comes unstuck of the saddle is not a hard choice to make...

The terms are more for road cyclists that I believe won't be seen dead on bikes with steep-angle stems that are common on mountainbikes.